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Health and safety, especially in today's world with increased screen time, is an absolute essential. Health and safety can be considered from the point of view of device usage and also with regard to risks in any given location. In any given classroom or work place, there are different risks and hazards. A hazard is simply defined as something that may be dangerous or risky. Classroom hazards may include:
Computers/Electrical
Movement
Furniture
Seating
Fire
It is vital that potential hazards are identified so that plans can be made to avoid risks wherever possible.
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Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is carried out by a company as a means of identifying and minimising potential risks. A risk assessment will typically include:
Hazard Name
What are the risks?
Who is at risk?
How can it be controlled?
Level of risk.
Discuss
List four possible hazards of working in a computer room.
Location Recee
A location reccee is typically carried out before recording a video to ascertain the suitability of a location. Someone will visit a location to check the following:
If permission is required
Facilities available
Suitability for filming
Potential problems
Access to the site
Potential lighting or sound issues
Personal risks
There are various risks to a personal when working with computers.
RSI is a repetitive strain injury is an "injury to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression, or sustained or awkward positions.
Eye strain Many people who use computers complain of eye strain. Looking at a monitor for a long time can strain your eyes or can make any other problems you are having with your eyes seem more noticeable. Symptoms include: Eye discomfort; Headaches; Sore, tired, burning or itchy eyes; Difficulty focusing
Back ache Sitting for long periods in front of a computer is storing up trouble.
No matter how good your positioning, it is important to get up every so often. You should also consider the following:
seating posture
computer screen position
chair height
keyboard position
mouse position
desk equipment layout???????
Safe working practices
Make sure equipment is properly positioned.
Use chairs that can be adjusted to suit the height of the person using it and the desk they are working at.
Avoid glare from windows or lights on computer screens.